Civil Division

Civil laws deal with disputes between individuals. Civil process includes paperwork by which a court gains jurisdiction over a person(s) in non-criminal matters.

The Dawson County Civil Division processes and serves a variety of civil process for federal, state, and local courts, as well as, Worker’s Compensation, Child Support Enforcement, and Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The Civil Division also conducts Sheriff’s sales, tax collection and tax property sales.

The types of legal documents served include, but are not limited to, summons and complaints, writs of execution, orders to show cause, eviction notices, small claims complaints and subpoenas.

All fees must be prepaid.

FEES FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS:

Summons and Complaint or Petition: $50.00 for each person or business and per each location.

Subpoena: $25.00 for each person.

Small Claims: $50.00

Court Order, Notice, Rule, Letter: $50.00

Posting Notices: $25.00

Defendant Not Found Return: $25.00 for each person or party not found

For Returning a Document at the Request of the Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s Attorney after Processing Without Service: $15.00